The University of Texas at Austin is proud to provide an exceptional education to our students. The value of a UT Austin degree is recognized worldwide, and the experience you’ll gain here will prepare you for long-term success. Achieving your goals requires investing in yourself, and we are committed to helping make that investment possible through various financial aid programs.
Undergraduate Cost & Financial Aid
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Cost and Tuition Rates
- Full-time undergraduate students pay tuition and fees of $9,792 per year.
- Part-time undergraduate students spend $1,843 per semester or $3,686 for the year (fall and spring semesters) and any other costs associated with taking classes part-time.
- Graduate students are charged an additional fee of $1,062 per semester for instruction over 18 graduate credit hours or $763 for education over 12 graduate credit hours but less than 18.
- Housing costs vary by campus residence hall type and room size; however, all resident halls include air conditioning as well as internet access at no additional charge except where noted below:
- Double rooms start at $531/month + tax + utilities (electricity and gas). If you need more space than a double room provides, single rooms are available starting at around $632/month + tax + utilities (electricity and gas). These prices do not include furniture rental fees, if applicable. Your housing rate will be finalized when you move into your new apartment, so ensure nothing else is before signing the lease agreement!
Cost Breakdown
The cost of attendance is the total amount a student pays to attend UT Austin. This includes tuition and fees, room and board (if living on campus), books and supplies, personal expenses and travel expenses.
The University determines your financial aid eligibility by subtracting all resources from your expected family contribution (EFC) to determine if you qualify for need-based financial aid. The EFC is calculated using information from your FAFSA form.
You may also be eligible for merit-based scholarships from UT Austin or other organizations such as Texas Exes or Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. Merit scholarships are based on academic achievement; however, some require additional requirements such as maintaining a minimum GPA throughout high school or being selected as a National Merit Finalist or Semi-Finalist.
Net Price Calculator
The Net Price Calculator is an online tool that allows you to estimate your family’s financial situation, including the cost of attendance and how much aid you might be eligible for. It’s important to remember that the results are only estimates.
When using the Net Price Calculator, keep in mind:
- The calculator cannot account for all scholarships and grants available at UT Austin because not all schools report their data to us. This means some students will receive more than what is estimated by this tool or less than what was estimated by this tool due to other sources of funding not included in our calculation process (such as outside scholarships). Suppose you receive more money than indicated on our website. In that case, we recommend contacting your school directly about any additional scholarship opportunities that apply specifically to your circumstances instead of relying solely on information from external sources like ours.*
Financial aid
Financial aid is a broad term covering various sources and types. Financial aid can include scholarships, grants, loans and work-study programs.
- Scholarships are awards given to students who demonstrate financial need or academic achievement. There are two types of scholarships offered at UT Austin: merit-based (or competitive) awards, which require applicants to submit applications each year, and non-competitive awards that do not require an application but are available only to students who meet specific criteria set by the donor(s) or sponsor(s). You may be eligible for one or both types of scholarships!
- Grants: Grants are free money that must not be paid (unless you withdraw from school before completing your degree). These funds are usually allocated based on federal student aid eligibility requirements–you’ll need good grades/GPA and a low debt load for them to consider giving you some extra cash! Many colleges also offer institutional grants that apply directly towards tuition costs, so make sure those are noticed!
Completing the FAFSA
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the primary tool to determine federal student aid eligibility. Federal student aid includes grants, work-study and loans.
In addition to federal financial aid, many students qualify for state aid or scholarships based on their FAFSA information. The Texas Financial Aid office recommends that you complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1 of each year; however, if you did not file one last year and are a first-time applicant at UT Austin this fall semester, please get in touch with our office immediately so we can assist in getting you set up with an appointment time!
Financial Aid Deadlines
- Students must apply for financial aid by the following deadlines:
- Fall: May 1
- Spring: November 1
- Summer: July 1
Completing the Scholarship Interest Form
To complete the Scholarship Interest Form, log in to UT Student Financial Services (SFS) and click “Scholarships”. Once you submit the form, you will receive an email with instructions on signing up for your scholarship. If you are awarded a scholarship, you will receive an email notification and an award letter in the mail.
Check Aid Status Here (CASH)
You can use CASH to help you understand your financial aid. It’s available online, on the myUT mobile app and website.
CASH can help you estimate your expected family contribution (EFC) and other information about calculating financial aid at UT Austin. It will also show you how much grant money you may be eligible for based on certain factors, such as income or the number of people in your household who are attending college at the same time as you are.
Types of Aid
The most common forms of financial aid are grants and scholarships, which do not have to be repaid. Work-study programs allow students to earn money while they attend school by working on campus or through an off-campus employer. Loans are another source of financial aid; these need to be repaid with interest once your student loan payments start after graduation.
Federal and state governments award millions of dollars in grants each year through a variety of sources such as Pell Grants (based on financial need), SEOG (Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant), TEACH Grants (for those who want to teach high-needs subjects) and Federal Work-Study Program funds which help pay for education expenses such as tuition fees and books/supplies etc…
In addition to federal government assistance, there are other types, including institutional aid offered by UT Austin.
Financial Aid Decisions
Once you’ve been admitted to the University of Texas at Austin, you can check your financial aid status by logging in to your UT account. You will also receive a financial aid award letter via email before March 1. The deadline for accepting or declining your awards is April 1.
If you’re eligible, we’ll award you both scholarships and grants based on our review of information provided on the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Suppose. In that case, we have recommended a need-based federal loan. It will be included as part of your financial aid package unless we receive written notification from you notifying us that you want to avoid this type of loan offered as part of your award package.*
The information below will help you learn about cost and financial aid at The University of Texas at Austin.
The information below will help you learn about cost and financial aid at The University of Texas at Austin.
The cost of attendance is the total amount it will cost to live on campus, including tuition and fees, room and board (if living in a residence hall), books and supplies, transportation costs and other expenses that may be incurred while attending college. It is essential to understand that this amount does not include any loans or scholarships you may receive from UT Austin or outside sources; it also doesn’t include costs associated with family travel or childcare during school breaks.
Tuition rates are determined by the type of class being taken (undergraduate or graduate) and whether it’s an upper-division class (300-level or higher). The table below shows what each type of class costs for both domestic students (those who are U.S. citizens) and international students:
Undergraduate Tuition Rates
Tuition Type Undergraduate Graduate
Residence Halls: $10,000 $11,500 – $12,500 Off-Campus Housing: Varies Varies Commuter Housing: Varies Varies Meal Plans: $4,500 ($2/meal); $1/hour extra during weekends & holidays
